looking at a 98 z28
 

What's up guys, new to the forums. I'm actually here to ask a few questions about these cars and the z28 platform. I ended up hydroplaning in my mustang gt the other day, went across the interstate, smack right into a wall, and totaled it. So I'm in the market for a new car and recently found a nice little 98 z28 for $4500, has 160k on the clock. New clutch, flywheel, tranny has been rebuilt, full exhaust (sounds amazing), and a s/t shifter (can't remember brand off the top of my head), has receipts for everything. I'm getting a 5500 check for the insurance company so i figure, pay 4500, maybe talk him down another hundred or two. Get the car use the extra money as a good starting point for an engine rebuild. Or wait until this engine finally goes and rebuild then. Car will be my DD by the way.

so question time:icon_hyper:

How much power can the stock internals handle on the LS1? I'm not going F/I or anything on it, but am planning full bolt ons and cams and a conservative tune eventually. Should be more than enough power for me, hell the upgrade from a 2v to a LS1 is going to be enough for a while lol:icon_wink:


so what are some common issues with these cars? I heard piston slap can be in issue with some cars. True?
any other issues?

Since exhaust is done in the car(usually first thing I do in a car), do gears in these cars really wake up the car? Sure as hell did in my stang, probably stick with 3.73s if I get them. Recommend?

anything you recommend me finding out before I purchase it? Any recalls or anything, or replacement parts that i should look for.

thanks in advance for the help guys!

Check it out thouroughy & get a carfax. Make sure you like everything & definetely negotiate a few bucks so you can save for mods!

10 bolt rear end can be a weaker point with a 6spd & added power. 3.73's would be good for a DD.

Do intake, Cam, Heads?, Tune for sure & get some good valve springs to go w- Cam.

Does it have headers or catback?

LS1 internals will handle basic bolt-ons w-o much worry.